World Financial Group's Convention heads to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., July 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- World Financial Group (WFG), one of the premier financial services business platforms, recently announced its Convention of Champions 2013 is set to take place from July 30 to August 3 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

With more than 19,000 people registered to attend, this significant event gives WFG's independent associates an opportunity to learn from a number of different members of the industry, well-known and accomplished businessmen, and as well as corporate executives and top WFG associates who can offer insight into how to build a successful financial services business.

"This is going to be the greatest and largest event in WFG history," said Paul Mineck, WFG's chief marketing officer. "Each year WFG's convention is an amazing event, and this one will be no exception as it will offer world-class training, recognition, entertainment and so much more."

There are a number of training workshops scheduled, all of which aim to provide practical skills and knowledge to WFG's associates so they can improve their businesses, strengthen relationships with clients, and gain further ground in the financial services industry.

An opportunity exists for attendees to meet with product provider representatives, corporate headquarters staff and other vendors within the convention's "WFG Experience Exhibit Hall." This is also an excellent place for WFG associates to network with their colleagues.

The convention, which was attended by close to 15,000 people in 2012, will have a number of amazing guests during the event, including the keynote speaker Condoleezza Rice, the 66th Secretary of State of the United States.

For more information, check out the convention's website at www.discoverwfg.com. Take part in the conversation on Twitter by using the hashtag #discoverwfg.

About World Financial GroupWorld Financial Group, Inc. and World Financial Group Canada Inc. are financial services business platforms whose affiliated companies offer a broad array of financial products and services. WFG's independent associates, located throughout North America, strive to help individuals and families often overlooked by the financial services industry to plan for their financial futures, advocating the power of choice for clients through agreements with several of the financial and insurance industries' leading companies.

WFG is a business unit of the Life & Protection (L&P) Division of Transamerica. At Transamerica, we help our customers Transform Tomorrow®. Through L&P, the Transamerica companies offer a wide array of life and health insurance solutions that create better tomorrows by protecting families and their dreams. Insurance products and services are issued by Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Cedar Rapids, IA, and affiliated Transamerica companies.

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